Beaches

Alappuzha Beach: Location: Alappuzha beach, near Alappuzha town, south Kerala.Referred to as the Venice of the East

Bekal Fort Beach, Kasaragod: Location: About a kilometre from Bekal Fort, about 16 km south of Kasaragod

Beypore: Beypore is located about 10 kms south of Kozhikode town at the mouth of the Chaliyar River

Cherai Beach: Location : Near Vypeen Island accessible by boat (30 minutes, journey) from Eranakulam

Chithari: Location:5 km from Kanhangad, Kasaragod district, north Kerala.

Kanwatheertha Beach: (3 km from Manjeswaram)A large swimming pool-like formation of the sea on the vast beach is the main attraction.

Kappad Beach, Kozhikode: Location: About 16 km from Kozhikode town. For the people of Kozhikode, this pleasant stretch of rock studded beach is Kappakkadavu.

Kappil Beach: For those who prefer Thoreau to Harold Robbins, the secluded and relatively unexplored Kappil Beach .

Kovalam Beach: Location :Just 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city,south Kerala. Best time to visit: September

Kozhikode Beach: Kozhikode, the most important region of Malabar in yesteryears, was the capital of the powerful Zamorins and also a prominent trade and commerce center.

Meenkunnu Beach: (12 km from Kannur): Uncrowded, the beach is a tourists' paradise, with golden sand and surf.

Muzhappilangad Beach: Location : About 15 km from Kannur and 8 km from Thalasseri, Kannur district, north Kerala

Padinjarekara Beach: At the end of the Tipu Sultan road near Ponnani, the beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence

Payyambalam Beach: Location: 2 km from Kannur town, Kannur district, north Kerala. Quiet, secluded, this beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best locale for a relaxed evening.

Shankumugham Beach: Just 8 km from the city, this is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers.

Thirumullavaram Beach: Location: 6 km north of Kollam town. About a quiet day far away from the madding crowd.

Valapattanam: Location:Valapattanam about 7 km from Kannur town, Kannur district, north Kerala.

Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram: Location : 51 km north of Thiruvananthapuram city and 37 km south of Kollam.